Checklist of Algerian fungi – Part 2: Chromistan Fungal Analogues (Oomycota, Bigyra, Cercozoa)

Document Type : Original Article

Abstract

This publication provides an updated checklist of Chromistan Fungal Analogues (CFA) in Algeria. This is a compilation of information on substrate and locality from where CFA fungi have been recorded. or original descriptions available. By screening all available bibliographic sources and herbaria (fungaria) catalogues it was possible to delineate 83 species of CFA belonging to 21 genera and from which several species have not been yet reported in the literature for Algeria. This checklist is the first comprehensive species list fully dedicated to Algerian Chromistan Fungal Analogues.

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